Sony RX10 vs Sony A37
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Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony A35
Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony RX10 and Sony A37, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX10 (1") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX10 was introduced 23 months after the A37 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 matches up versus the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony A37
RX10 | A37 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | May 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 230k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony RX10
A37 | RX10 |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony A37
RX10 | A37 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Sony RX10 and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 and the A37.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and A37 is 58 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and A37.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer RX10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX10 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-03-20 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,290 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | WhiteMagic | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) | 506 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 474 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 500 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $698 | $522 |